LFX

LFX

The Low Flex® thermoforming system is a durable and reliable machine for deep and shallow draw applications. The Low Flex ® Series comes in four models with forming areas ranging from 33.5" x 52" to 65" x 67". The Low Flex Series can readily process a number of plastic resins: HIPS, PP, TFPP, PET, CPET, PLA, PVC, HDPE, and ABS. The machine can be roll fed or run inline with the extrusion process. The Low Flex thermoformer includes many innovative and advanced features that enable it to outperform the competition.

The patented Low Flex frame technology is key to reducing the frame flex, allowing the 190 ton LF5.0 machine to handle 100psi of air pressure and coining of full size molds. Its side frame and doubled plate straddle the platen toggle assemblies on both side and yoked design transfer load to reduce deflection.

Sash

  • +/- 0.100" vertical adjustment of the top platen for shut height sheet thickness, and/or seal compression adjustments via the HMI
  • Eliminate risk of exceeding machine tonnage
  • Can be adjusted while machine is running

Doubler Plates

  • Patented frame reenforcing or doubler plates - enhanced strength and deflection resistance of the frame
  • Independent set of frame bearings -reduce the flex or deflection in the shaft
  • Process any sheet type without air leakage

Servo Plug Drives

  • Servo Plug Drive provides uniform wall thickness in product development
  • Available in a variety of configurations • Available with one or two motors and two types of screws
  • The 4th motion is located on the top platen for formed down products

Heat Tunnel and Chain Rail

  • Energy efficient quartz panel heaters
  • Easy to clean aluminum pan-faced heaters
  • Up to 170 degrees opening for ease of access to all heaters and safe clearing of sagging plastic
  • Available in lengths up to 335
  • Process any sheet type without air leakage

Technical Specifications

Maximum Sheet Width 57"
Maximum Solid Sheet Gauge 0.200"
Maximum Mold Size 54" x 57"
Maximum Depth of Draw 7.5" Std/9 Optional
Maximum Shut Height + Stroke Top 33",Bottom 28"
Maximum Shut Height + Stroke W/SASH Top 28" , Bottom 23"
Platen Guiding 65mm Roller Rail or 150mm Dia die Posts
Former Dry Cycle Speed 36 - 45 cpm
Former CPM 20 15KW Motor or 21 -22KW Motor
Rated Tonnage 200 Tons
Heat Tunnel Control Galli/Opto 22/Windows 7
Quartz Heat Tunnel Lengths 210" - 340"
Chain Rail Steel Open Architechture Size 50 or size 60 Chain
Platen Drive Independent Top and Bottom, Yaskawa Mottors
3rd Motion Force Options 12,000 - 36,000 pounds
Platen Solid Links Top
Platen Adjustable Links Bottom
Gear Box Oltions size 70/15KW Motor or Size 80/22KW Motor

Brochure

Flyers

Video